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August · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 59/100

Gap in August

Fair · 59/100
High / low28° / 12°daily averages
Precipitation48 mm11 wet days
Cloud cover19%monthly average
44.56° N, 6.08° EElevation 741 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
When to goGap · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec59August
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct
August: high / low28° / 12°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Gap averages daytime highs of 28° and night-time lows of 12° — hot weather by day. Expect around 48 mm of precipitation spread over about 11 wet days, with average cloud cover near 19%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September is cooler again by about 5.1°.

August scores 59/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 6th of the twelve months for Gap. For the most comfortable weather, consider May, September and October instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:39 and sets at 20:43 local time, giving 14 h 05 min of daylight. Days shorten by 81 minutes over the month.

Why 59/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%67%
Dry days · 33%19%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

Full climate guide

Festivals in the region in August

Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.

iiiTop of the table

France's best in August

Where to go in August
Les Sables-d'Olonne
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Les Sables-d'Olonne

Pays de la Loire
24°Aug high
9wet days
80score
Les Sables-d'Olonne
La Rochelle
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La Rochelle

New Aquitaine
25°Aug high
8wet days
79score
La Rochelle
La Baule-Escoublac
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La Baule-Escoublac

Pays de la Loire
24°Aug high
9wet days
79score
La Baule-Escoublac
Saint-Nazaire
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Saint-Nazaire

Pays de la Loire
24°Aug high
9wet days
79score
Saint-Nazaire
·Questions

Gap in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Gap?

August scores 59/100 for Gap, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 28°C with 11 wet days.

How warm is Gap in August?

Daytime highs average 28°C and night-time lows 12°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Gap in August?

Gap receives about 48 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 11 days.